Job summary
- Main area
- Respiratory
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 36 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 210-2026-646
- Employer
- Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Countess of Chester Hospital
- Town
- Chester
- Salary
- £57,528 - £64,750 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Lead Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist - Respiratory
Band 8a
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation
Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.
As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.
Job overview
Working Part time: 36 hours per week
The Trust is looking to recruit a trained Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead our respiratory nursing service. We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable candidate who will utilise the skills of leadership, clinical expertise, evidence based practice and innovation to facilitate and deliver care which is patient centred, safe, and effective.
The post holder will be expected to lead by example, motivate others and deliver high standards of care. You will work closely with the lead clinician to improve operational efficiency and enhance the performance of the respiratory service.
The successful candidate will be part of a skilled team of consultants and nurse specialists that aim to support the Trust and the Respiratory Service. As an individual, you will act as expert in this specialist area of Respiratory and must have experience in the wider respiratory service.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Nurse Specialist for Respiratory will work in partnership with the named Lead Consultant to deliver clinical objectives for the Respiratory services. You will act as an autonomous practitioner in undertaking diagnostic and therapeutic clinic sessions, taking responsibility and accountability for appropriate clinical management and care programmes. The post holder is responsible for the standards and evaluation of training and supervision of nursing staff within the team.
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RN/RSCN Diploma or Degree
- NMC Registered
- Management Qualification (ISM) or relevant management experience
- Extensive experience at senior level/ leadership role
- MSc in Health, Quality or leadership related or working towards within 2 academic years of appointment or equivalent
- Non-medical prescribing or working towards within 2 academic years of appointment
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification 998/997 /mentorship
Desirable criteria
- Trained in Advanced Life Support
- Continuous Professional Development portfolio
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of advanced clinical, psychological, and social needs of patients respiratory services
- Good understanding of strategic health economy targets for the delivery of respiratory services
- Good knowledge of national and local targets, NICE Guidelines and policies for respiratory
- Evidence of prior senior clinical decision making
- Evidence of recent research and audit Evidence of change management and/or innovative practice
Desirable criteria
- Advanced communication training
- Experience of leading patient involvement/patient feedback
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Development of analytical and judgmental skills
- Capability in computer skills
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Research /audit skills
- Self-reliant, self-motivated proactive personality
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Acknowledgment of limitations in practice
- Commitment to own professional development
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Suzanne Lewis
- Job title
- Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01244 364819
- Additional information
Dr. Ben Vlies, Clinical Lead, Tel: 01244 366297
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